Property description
A beautifully presented period conversion within a circa 1754 detached building affording part beamed accommodation of individuality and intrigue with captivating rural views within this picturesque village.
Description
Reputed to have originated as a Merchants House and granary, the property was created as part of an ingenious conversion into three totally differing units some decades ago and then subject to complete refurbishment in around 2007 having at one stage been the village shop as far back as the 19th Century. Whilst not a Listed building, architectural details of interest include the varying levels of the 3 bedroom accommodation, exposed beams, higher ceilings to the first floor and eclectic selection of latch and traditional recessed panelled doors with moulded architraves and skirting boards and externally, clay tiles and slates to the roof areas. All the rooms are independently accessed from the halls or landing whilst the vistas are over neighbouring properties to the surrounding and undulating open countryside.
Further Features
This duplex period conversion has the distinct benefit of present day features ranging from its double glazing featuring ironmongery furniture to the gas heating system with all radiators incorporating individual thermostatic controls. The interpretation of the layout is flexible whilst the main living accommodation and hall enjoy a South Westerly aspect over the village scene. Therefore, Chandler's Yard is quite unique in its creation and use.
Location
Set in the delightful and picturesque traditional Hampshire village of Lower Froyle in a fold of the North Downs midway between the country towns of Alton and Farnham, both within 5.5 miles. Chandler's Yard is set back off the village road at the back of a small square formed by 3 detached period properties and lies within the Conservation area. Lower and Upper Froyle parish has a fine church, 2 well regarded inns, a BP garage/shop, pond, and village hall and recreational area with an active social calendar including coffee mornings. Bentley has the nationally high-ranking local primary school, general stores, and station on the Alton - Waterloo line. There are footpaths, bridleways and byways in the area.
Further Facilities
In addition to Lord Wandsworth College, there are several co-educational preparatory schools. Blacknest golf course and Alice Holt Forest with its walks are two further attributes in the neighbourhood. Alton and Farnham list Georgian influenced shopping centres, a choice of stores, colleges/University and sports centres amongst their facilities with the former also having two senior schools. The A31 dual carriageway enables access to Guildford in the East and Winchester in the West also with direct linkage to the national motorway network.
Ground Floor
Tiled Porch
Lantern light. Part glazed panelled wooden front door with brushed chrome style fittings to:-
Welcome Hall - 9' 7'' x 7' 0'' (2.92m x 2.13m) including stairway
Part low height panelled walls with exposed beams, oak effect flooring. White double fitted shelved/shoe cupboard, marble effect display top. Radiator, smoke detector. Double cupboard concealing electric consumer unit and meter.
First Floor
Upper Hall - 14' 5'' x 7' 1'' (4.39m x 2.16m) including stairway
Front aspect and view from deep silled window. Alighted from Welcome Hall via impressive spindle balustraded broad stairs and return with low height panelled walls and exposed beams. Radiator, thermostat, smoke detector.
Sitting Room - 16' 9'' x 14' 6'' (5.10m x 4.42m)
Enjoying views over paddocks opposite from pair of deep silled front windows. Exposed beams and natural brickwork to one wall. Stove style contemporary enclosed gas fire. 3 double wall light points, picture downlighting, coved ceiling, phone and 2 TV aerial points.
Lifestyle Kitchen Dining Room - 17' 2'' x 14' 5'' (5.23m x 4.39m)
View to paddocks opposite from pair of deep silled front windows. Comprehensively equipped and fitted to cream theme with brushed chrome finished bar handles, extensive woodblock worktops and integrated appliances affording Zanussi stainless steel gas hob and electric oven, decoratively canopied filter hood, and concealed series of Zanussi dishwasher and washing machine, and fridge and Electrolux freezer. Extensive units providing wall cupboards, corner carousel, 2 towers of utensil drawers, wine ports, peninsular breakfast bar, inset stainless steel single drainer sink + mono mixer, worktop lighting with terracotta style tiled splashbacks, TV aerial and phone sockets, and double pelmetted wall cabinets incorporating pair of glass display cabinets and sinktop ornament shelf. Dedicated dining room area. Pair of radiators, oak effect flooring. Wall hung Worcester gas combination boiler, digital programmer.
Rear Hall - 7' 2'' x 5' 6'' (2.18m x 1.68m) excluding recess
uPVC window - rear aspect over gardens to rolling Hampshire countryside. Downlighting, radiator, phone socket.
Cloakroom
White suite with chrome finished fittings to pedestal wash basin + tiled splashback, and soft closing WC. Rear uPVC window, ceramic tiled floor, part tiled surrounds, white ladder heated towel rail, downlighting.
Principal Bedroom - 17' 0'' x 14' 0'' (5.18m x 4.26m)
Including full width fitted range of two double automatically lit wardrobes, 2 single wardrobes and shelved unit, and double shoe cupboard, blanket cupboards above. Twin aspect via 2 uPVC windows - enjoying rooftop views to undulating farmland. 2 radiators, coved ceiling, TV aerial socket. Hinged hatch to loft with fitted ladder.
Bathroom - 11' 8'' x 7' 2'' (3.55m x 2.18m)
Rear uPVC window. Presenting 4 piece contemporary white suite with chrome finished fittings presenting tiled panelled deep bath + mixers, separate corner tiled and glazed shower enclosure + Aqualisa fitment, elegant petal shaped wash basin + mono mixer, white triple drawers and double cabinet below, and soft closing WC. Terracotta style floor, downlighting, tiling to visible walls, pair of matching triple drawer units with marble effect tops. White ladder heated towel rail, extractor fan + isolator, radiator. Ledged latch entry door.
Second Floor
Galleried Landing - 7' 1'' x 5' 2'' (2.16m x 1.57m)
Approached from upper hall via broad spindle balustraded stairs with half landing and rear Velux window (marvellous country views) to landing. Exposed beams, radiator, downlighting, smoke detector.
Bedroom 2 - 17' 5'' x 8' 9'' (5.30m x 2.66m)
Including white tongued and grooved effect cupboards with ironmongery handles providing double wardrobe and 2 double store cupboards with display tops. Velux rear window - rooftop view to open countryside. Radiator, downlighting, TV aerial and phone points.
Bedroom 3/Study - 16' 9'' x 8' 9'' (5.10m x 2.66m) overall
Velux rear window - view to open countryside. Exposed roof timbers, display alcove. Radiator, downlighting, TV aerial and phone points.
Outside
Tandem Car Space
Left hand area of shingle recess to far end of property with side gate to own garden. Gas meter box adjacent to front porch.
Delightful Garden
Is a complement to the property being well presented and enjoying a sunny aspect within its enclosed borders. There is a good sized lawn with flower and shrubbery borders featuring a gently brick coursed elevated sun terrace in stone sheltered to the far end. Also useful timber garden shed measuring 9' 9\" x 7' 9\" with stone entry area.
NB
1. Please apply for details regarding the tenure.2. Photographs displayed may include not only views from the accommodation but also local scenes, eg the village pond. Several photographs were taken during Summer 2014 prior to the relaunch of marketing.
Directions
From Alton, take the A31 dual carriageway towards Farnham. At the Hen and Chicken Inn by the BP filling station, turn left and proceed through Upper Froyle continuing to Lower Froyle. At the T-junction after the village hall and recreation field, turn right. The property will be found after approximately 150 yards set back on the left hand side.
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